Valiance deny Kinguin comeback; to semi-finals in Milan

Valiance have sealed passage to the semi-finals at the ZOTAC Cup Masters Europe Regional Finals following a 16-12 victory over Kinguin on Nuke.

The Group A winners' match began with Valiance on the CT side securing a quick 3-0 lead after picking up a near-perfect pistol round. The Balkan team remained in control in the following rounds, constantly shutting down the Terrorists to go up 8-0.

In the second half, Kinguin did not want to throw in the towel and went on a massive run to hit 12 rounds, with Jacek "MINISE" Jeziak stepping up to the plate on numerous occasions. The Polish team were now breathing down the neck of Valiance, who kept their composure and won back-to-back rounds to run away with the lead.